retired
adjective
re·tired
ri-ˈtī(-ə)rd 
1
: secluded
a retired village
2
: withdrawn from one's position or occupation : having concluded one's working or professional career
3
: received by or due to one in retirement
Examples of retired in a Sentence
hiked out to a retired beach and fished in the surf
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Officials revealed more details about the murder of a retired Auburn University professor during a court hearing on Wednesday.
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Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2025
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—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025
In September, Chico found a quiet forever home with a retired woman whose previous furry companion had died several years before.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 14 Oct. 2025
These beneficiaries include retired workers, disabled workers, survivors of deceased workers and those receiving Supplemental Security Income.
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Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2025
According to JJJJound, the new collection is inspired by leisurewear worn by retired athletes.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025
In September, Chico found a quiet forever home with a retired woman whose previous furry companion had died several years before.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 14 Oct. 2025
These beneficiaries include retired workers, disabled workers, survivors of deceased workers and those receiving Supplemental Security Income.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 14 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for retired
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“Retired.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/retired. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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